Author: Thaddeus Nowak
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985285104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Heirs of Cothel Series, Book 1 Sword Woman, Princess, ... Cursed Witch Tradition holds that a mother who commits a mortal sin against the gods will be cursed with a daughter born a witch. Stephenie, the youngest princess of Cothel is just such a curse. Hostage to her mother's will while her father and older brother fight a war two countries away, Stephenie must overcome her mother's plots if she is to save her father, brother, and the many soldiers she trained with. Fearful of her mother's growing traitorous behavior, Stephenie must escape Antar Castle. But to do so, she might have to rely upon her hidden powers, risking others discovering she is a witch...a risk that would most certainly result in her death by burning. With the help of a select group of soldiers and an unexpected ally, she just might survive.
Mother's Curse
Author: Thaddeus Nowak
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985285104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Heirs of Cothel Series, Book 1 Sword Woman, Princess, ... Cursed Witch Tradition holds that a mother who commits a mortal sin against the gods will be cursed with a daughter born a witch. Stephenie, the youngest princess of Cothel is just such a curse. Hostage to her mother's will while her father and older brother fight a war two countries away, Stephenie must overcome her mother's plots if she is to save her father, brother, and the many soldiers she trained with. Fearful of her mother's growing traitorous behavior, Stephenie must escape Antar Castle. But to do so, she might have to rely upon her hidden powers, risking others discovering she is a witch...a risk that would most certainly result in her death by burning. With the help of a select group of soldiers and an unexpected ally, she just might survive.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985285104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Heirs of Cothel Series, Book 1 Sword Woman, Princess, ... Cursed Witch Tradition holds that a mother who commits a mortal sin against the gods will be cursed with a daughter born a witch. Stephenie, the youngest princess of Cothel is just such a curse. Hostage to her mother's will while her father and older brother fight a war two countries away, Stephenie must overcome her mother's plots if she is to save her father, brother, and the many soldiers she trained with. Fearful of her mother's growing traitorous behavior, Stephenie must escape Antar Castle. But to do so, she might have to rely upon her hidden powers, risking others discovering she is a witch...a risk that would most certainly result in her death by burning. With the help of a select group of soldiers and an unexpected ally, she just might survive.
My Mother's Curse
Author: Christine Nicolette-Gonzalez
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578610887
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
For fifty-seven years, she kept it a secret. As a child, Christine quickly learned that no one should ever know about her mother's mental illness and obscene behavior. To cover it, she developed an upbeat, caring persona and was known for her optimism.But now, Christine does what she promised her beloved daddy she would do-she writes about the reality of her traumatic childhood. In this captivating memoir filled with original poetry, letters, and journal entries that span her life, Christine shares the details of the horror she endured as a child, the ways it impacted her adult life, and how she finally got the help she needed to build the life she had always dreamed of.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578610887
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
For fifty-seven years, she kept it a secret. As a child, Christine quickly learned that no one should ever know about her mother's mental illness and obscene behavior. To cover it, she developed an upbeat, caring persona and was known for her optimism.But now, Christine does what she promised her beloved daddy she would do-she writes about the reality of her traumatic childhood. In this captivating memoir filled with original poetry, letters, and journal entries that span her life, Christine shares the details of the horror she endured as a child, the ways it impacted her adult life, and how she finally got the help she needed to build the life she had always dreamed of.
The Twin Brothers of Whitehall; Or, The Mother's Curse
Dial Down the Drama
Author: Colleen O'Grady
Publisher: AMACOM
ISBN: 0814436560
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Teen daughters are on an emotional rollercoaster, and responding in kind adds fuel to the fire. It’s important for moms to be a stable anchor during this stage in their life. Family therapist and mom Colleen O’Grady shares what she learned firsthand during her own daughter’s teenage years about how best to calmly de-escalate even the most stressful scenes and parent intentionally even when your teen is pushing you away. In Dial Down the Drama, O’Grady shows every mom how to learn to: Regain perspective Break the cycle of conflict Tune into her daughter without drowning in the drama Foster spontaneous conversations Replace worrying and overreacting with effective communication and action And much more! Moodiness, anger, and defiance can stress the best of us. This empowering guide gives you the tools you need to defuse the drama - and dial up the joy. As Colleen has said, you don’t dial down the drama in order to survive the teenage years; you do so because you actually can enjoy them! Dial Down the Drama provides the tools you need to do just that.
Publisher: AMACOM
ISBN: 0814436560
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Teen daughters are on an emotional rollercoaster, and responding in kind adds fuel to the fire. It’s important for moms to be a stable anchor during this stage in their life. Family therapist and mom Colleen O’Grady shares what she learned firsthand during her own daughter’s teenage years about how best to calmly de-escalate even the most stressful scenes and parent intentionally even when your teen is pushing you away. In Dial Down the Drama, O’Grady shows every mom how to learn to: Regain perspective Break the cycle of conflict Tune into her daughter without drowning in the drama Foster spontaneous conversations Replace worrying and overreacting with effective communication and action And much more! Moodiness, anger, and defiance can stress the best of us. This empowering guide gives you the tools you need to defuse the drama - and dial up the joy. As Colleen has said, you don’t dial down the drama in order to survive the teenage years; you do so because you actually can enjoy them! Dial Down the Drama provides the tools you need to do just that.
The Vengeance of Mothers
Author: Jim Fergus
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250093422
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
"The vengeance of mothers" explores the bonds among family and community, the search for identity and belonging, during a time of tumultous change in our nation's history. What is a "native" American? Are all men and their wives created equal? How far wil Margaret and her countrywomen go to fight for what's theirs, and what's already gone?
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250093422
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
"The vengeance of mothers" explores the bonds among family and community, the search for identity and belonging, during a time of tumultous change in our nation's history. What is a "native" American? Are all men and their wives created equal? How far wil Margaret and her countrywomen go to fight for what's theirs, and what's already gone?
The King's Curse
Author: Philippa Gregory
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451626118
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Married to loyal Lancaster supporter Sir Richard Pole to minimize her claim to the throne of Henry VII, Margaret becomes an advisor to newlyweds Prince Arthur and Katherine of Aragon before witnessing the rapid ascent of Henry VIII.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451626118
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Married to loyal Lancaster supporter Sir Richard Pole to minimize her claim to the throne of Henry VII, Margaret becomes an advisor to newlyweds Prince Arthur and Katherine of Aragon before witnessing the rapid ascent of Henry VIII.
Curse of the Phoenix
Author: Aimée Carter
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534478442
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Sent to England for a summer with relatives, twins Zac and Lu learn that their recently-deceased mother's tales of mythical creatures are true, and they must find a phoenix to break a curse.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534478442
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Sent to England for a summer with relatives, twins Zac and Lu learn that their recently-deceased mother's tales of mythical creatures are true, and they must find a phoenix to break a curse.
Moms Who Drink and Swear
Author: Nicole Knepper
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110165094X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
If you feel like your kids are killing you, you’ve come to the right place. This irreverant, hilarious guide to the trials of motherhood makes the perfect gift for mom—or any woman with a huge heart and a mouth that sometimes needs washing out with soap. Attention all potty-mouthed, cheap-wine-drinking mothers: Prepare to meet your match. Any bad thought you’ve had about your kids, Nicole Knepper has had worse. Much worse. It’s not that she doesn’t love her kids. It’s that she understands what a mind-f*?% it can be to try to civilize those wild little beasts. Based on her hugely popular Facebook page, “Moms Who Drink and Swear,” this book reveals why family dinners are like herpes, how to avoid smashing toys that are being fought over, and the joy of hearing that your son has murdered his imaginary friend. As Nicole rants and raves about caring for children (without crushing their souls), family togetherness (without too many tears), the saving grace of girlfriends (and vodka), and love and marriage (and all the baggage that goes with them), she gets to the heart of what every exasperated mom is thinking, just much funnier.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110165094X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
If you feel like your kids are killing you, you’ve come to the right place. This irreverant, hilarious guide to the trials of motherhood makes the perfect gift for mom—or any woman with a huge heart and a mouth that sometimes needs washing out with soap. Attention all potty-mouthed, cheap-wine-drinking mothers: Prepare to meet your match. Any bad thought you’ve had about your kids, Nicole Knepper has had worse. Much worse. It’s not that she doesn’t love her kids. It’s that she understands what a mind-f*?% it can be to try to civilize those wild little beasts. Based on her hugely popular Facebook page, “Moms Who Drink and Swear,” this book reveals why family dinners are like herpes, how to avoid smashing toys that are being fought over, and the joy of hearing that your son has murdered his imaginary friend. As Nicole rants and raves about caring for children (without crushing their souls), family togetherness (without too many tears), the saving grace of girlfriends (and vodka), and love and marriage (and all the baggage that goes with them), she gets to the heart of what every exasperated mom is thinking, just much funnier.
The Mothers of Great Men and Women
Author: Laura Carter Holloway
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Women
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Women
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
Women's Bible Commentary
Author: Carol Ann Newsom
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664257811
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
In the critically acclaimed best-seller,Women's Bible Commentary, an outstanding group of women scholars introduced and summarized each book of the Bible and commented on those sections of each book that have particular relevence to women, focusing on female charecters, symbols, life situations such as marriage and family, the legal status of women, and religious principles that affect relationships of women and men. Now, this expanded edition provides similar insights on the Apocrypha, presenting a significant view of the lives and religious experiences of women as well as attitudes toward women in the Second Temple period. This expanded edition sets a new standard for women's and biblical studies.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664257811
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
In the critically acclaimed best-seller,Women's Bible Commentary, an outstanding group of women scholars introduced and summarized each book of the Bible and commented on those sections of each book that have particular relevence to women, focusing on female charecters, symbols, life situations such as marriage and family, the legal status of women, and religious principles that affect relationships of women and men. Now, this expanded edition provides similar insights on the Apocrypha, presenting a significant view of the lives and religious experiences of women as well as attitudes toward women in the Second Temple period. This expanded edition sets a new standard for women's and biblical studies.